Ashes: Joe Root slams 41st Test century, equals Ricky Ponting’s record | Cricket News

England’s batting mainstay Joe Root struck his second century of the Ashes series on Monday, taking his overall tally to 41 Test hundreds and drawing level with Australian great Ricky Ponting in third place on the all-time list. The prolific right-hander reached the landmark with a couple off Michael Neser during a composed innings in […]

Australian PM Anthony Albanese hosts Ashes stars ahead of pink Test in Sydney

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hosted players from the Australian and England cricket teams at Kirribilli House on Thursday, ahead of the fifth and final Test of the Ashes series, scheduled to be played at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The annual New Year’s Day reception came in the backdrop of the Boxing Day Test at […]

Hugh Morris, former England cricketer and England and Wales Cricket Board chief dies aged 62

Hugh Morris, the former England opener and chief executive of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), has died aged 62, following a battle with bowel cancer. Morris was widely respected for his integrity, warmth and humility, and his influence spanned both English and Welsh cricket. Diagnosed in January 2022, Morris continued working through much […]

Ashes: Joe Root joins Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting, Virat Kohli in elite list; becomes 9th batter to achieve this feat | Cricket News

England star batter Joe Root hit another milestone in cricket as he became only the ninth batter to score 22,000 international runs. Joe Root scored 15 runs in the second innings of the fourth Australia vs England Test of the ongoing Ashes series at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) to achieve the feat.Joe Root now […]

Jacob Bethell faces tough challenge at No 3 in Ashes Test amid England’s top order search

Former England captain Michael Atherton questioned the choice to have Jacob Bethell come in at No.3 for the Melbourne Test against Australia in the Ashes. The fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne placed the focus squarely on Bethell as he returned to England’s side at No.3, a position under the spotlight due to England’s ongoing search […]

Ashes: Jofra Archer breaks down again, Ollie Pope axed as England name Boxing Day Test XI

It is going from bad to worse for England. After slipping to a 0–3 deficit and conceding the Ashes to Australia inside just 11 days, their woes have deepened with lead fast bowler Jofra Archer ruled out of the remainder of the series due to a side strain. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) […]

‘Worst technology ever’: Mitchell Starc slams Snicko as Ashes Test erupts in fresh controversy in Adelaide | Cricket News

Snickometer controversy erupts in Adelaide. (ANI Photo) The snickometer debate refused to die at the third Ashes Test as fresh flashpoints on Day 2 prompted Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc to deliver a brutal verdict on the technology, branding it “the worst technology ever” after another series of baffling decisions.Go Beyond The Boundary with our […]

‘Technique has become a dirty word’: Mark Butcher’s stinging take on England’s Ashes struggles | Cricket News

File Pic: Ben Duckett of England is bowled by Scott Boland of Australia at The Gabba. (Getty Images) Former England batter Mark Butcher has delivered one of the most piercing assessments of England’s technical decline in recent years, arguing that an overemphasis on “intent” has eroded the fundamentals needed to survive the rigorous demands of […]

Ashes: ‘We’re well and truly in this game’ – Joe Root positive despite Australia’s 44-run lead after Day 2 of Gabba Test | Cricket News

Joe Root of England (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) England captain Joe Root remains confident about his team’s chances in the day-night second Ashes Test, despite Australia gaining a 44-run advantage on day two in Brisbane.Root’s outstanding knock of 138 not out, his first century in Australia, helped England reach 334 in their first innings.Australia […]

Mark Wood set to miss 2nd Ashes Test in Brisbane due to knee injury: Report

England have suffered a major blow ahead of the second Test of Ashes 2025-26 as fast bowler Mark Wood is likely to be ruled out of the fixture, according to a BBC report. Wood reported soreness in his troublesome left knee that earlier required surgery in March and caused him to miss England’s home series […]